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Squiffy | Council House Question? |
Me and the bf have been on the waiting list for a while and we're close to getting a house now.
The only reason we're entitled to a 2 bedroom is because his son stays one night every 2 weeks.
He said if we ever split up im to move out immediatly and he and his once a fortnight son get the house to themselves and he doesn't have to move out.
He also wants me to contribute to new furniture and decor for the house.
But after him saying the above my feelings are, well if its not going to be my house if we split why should I invest half towards it? I know I'd be staying there as well but his answer to every argument is fine its over leave and now he has his own place he would probably just kick me out.
Both names will be on a tenancy agreement though. What are my rights in the house and also what are your opinions on the money spending? Am I just being selfish? Also would I be entitled to a council house if he kicked me out or would I be homeless again?
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I'd contribute to rent and stuff i am the main breadwinner, |
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Cari
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You shouldn't be moving in with this guy at all if that's the kind of thing he's saying. Clearly, he has no intention of staying with you long term and is not committed in any way to the relationship. And from the sound of things, you know this but you're worried about not having any place to live and you like the idea of the security and stability of a council house, and that's the only reason you're sticking around.
Whilst I don't know if council houses are treated the same as private homes, unfortunately, the partner with the child would usually be given priority to remain in the home. It doesn't matter who the main breadwinner is. You could check with the council to see if it does apply in their case.
If I were you, I'd certainly refuse to contribute towards furniture or decor. Running costs of the home (like utilities bills) are different because you'd have to pay for them anyway, so yes you should contribute.
If he kicked you out, you may or may not be entitled to a council house depending on your circumstances, but if you were, you'd rejoin the list at the bottom all over again. |
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monkeyface
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I think before you move into a home together you should try to work on your relationship.
A true relationship is built on trust & is a partnership. There should be no talk on "mine" & "yours" especially at this point. The talk should be of "ours".
If you are already planning what to do at the end of a relationship then I would seriously consider whether or not to get into it in the first place.
Sorry to be harsh but you did ask my opinion. |
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Rt Hon Alfy G
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He sounds like someone you shouldn't be looking long term with. I think it's a disgrace he's getting a two bedroom house because of a once a fortnight visit!!! |
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Ian K
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Sounds like a nasty piece of work. I wouldn't trust him at all if he is already planning for you to leave before you even have the house.
As you would be the main breadwinner I would guess you will be paying most of the rent and household bills so if you decide to go ahead sharing a house with him tell him you want your name only on the tenancy agreement. See his reaction to that and then decide whether to go ahead or not.
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Margaret S
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Sounds to me like you shouldn't be making any plans with this person. |
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Hayley S
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I would get out of the relationship now if he feels that way sounds like he's only with you to get the house. When you take on a house you are both signing the tenancy agrrement so you are both in charge of contributing to the rent etc. If you ever did split you would have to inform the council and they would deal with rehousing one of you if your lucky enough. I would seriously think about whether your ready for this commitment. |
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Katkat - Lovin Mr Taylor :) xx
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Legally, if your name is on a tenancy he absolutely CANNOT make you leave, I know because when I tried to make my ex leave the police advised me that I couldn't because it was as much his as mine, no matter who paid for it.
However, I think personally, you shouldn't be moving in together if that's your attitude to one another, if you are discussing splitting up then why move in together?! |
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BARRY B
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What a nice guy you have chosen. You will hate me for saying that I know, but he is a sh*t. Having said that I assume you will continue with the plan to get a council house. If your name is on the tenancy agreement your wonderful bf can't 'kick you out'. Neither can you 'kick him out'. You will have equal claim to the occupancy. If you split up, and you leave the house you will lose any claim for housing. So unless he leaves you are stuck with him. Apart from getting a roof over your head the future looks grim to me. Sorry I can't be more helpful. |
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Daniel D
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You are not being selfish make sure that your name is signed on the tenancy agreement therefor he cannot kick you out as you are a named tennant. |
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winkie 692
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Draw up a contract with the item's listed you have bought and get him to sign it . |
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Alice
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I don't think that you should invest half at all
Your money should be spent on something that will help YOU in the long term and not him, he could just use it as an excuse to kick you out. If both your names are on the tenancy agreement then he can't kick you out. Agree this before you move in or it will make it harder for you in the long term. If you see fit also have it written and signed and make copy's. |
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Marcus
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Get yourself a one bedroom flat and let him get on with his life the way he chooses.
His son, his two bedroom council house, his bills, his problems, it's that simple. |
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One Happy Egg
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If you dont contribute you'll be kicked out sooner than you want to be. He's probably had bad previous relationships where he was kicked out. |
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